BASP has sent the following letters by email to the relevant Government Ministers concerning two very important issues that are soon to be the matters of government discussion and proposed legislation.We urge anyone who can, to also send your letters by email to these...
A Rally will be held “No one left behind” – Permanent visas for refugeesWhen: Saturday 5th November 2pmWhere: State Library, Melbourne End the Flawed Fast Track Assessments: Re-evaluate all Claims Permanent Visas for all Refugees and Asylum-seekers...
The Centre for a Compassionate Society presents the first Equinox Talk, with David Tacey speaking on The Spirituality of Compassion. The event will also feature the music of Living Out Loud choir. After the talk there will be an opportunity to share reflections with...
There is desperation in the eyes of the Rohingya and Bangladeshi asylum seekers at a midweek community meeting in Gatton in the Lockyer Valley west of Brisbane. A decade ago these men risked everything when they fled to Australia by boat — leaving...
Come join us at “The Shape of Hope” book launch on Friday 29 April at 5.30pm. There will be book readings, live music and canapes at The Mercy Hub, 617 Nicholson St Carlton North. This beautiful collection of personal stories, written by Hope Co-op board...
A compensation claim is being heard after the immigration department published personal information about almost 10,000 people on its website, which was accessed globally. An immigration department data breach meant the details of almost 10,000 asylum seekers, more...